# Dmitry Lapshinov

Founder of the Svarga school

[Canonical profile](<https://wellness-longevity.com/dmitry-lapshinov>)
Language: English
[Official website or resource](<https://svargaonline.ru/>)

## About

Dmitry Lapshinov founded the Svarga system and school and wrote the book Zvuk bezmolviya (The Sound of Silence). His programmes cover movement, breathing, meditation and personal development.

The school describes its approach as drawing on Taoist practices, Zen, Siddha yoga, SPAS and Dzogchen. It offers online courses, recorded lessons and in-person classes.

## Features, topics and format

- Breathwork
- Meditation
- Qigong
- Movement practices

## Before you decide

Educational practices do not replace medical diagnosis or treatment. Check the school’s website for prices, enrolment and participation terms.

## Programmes and resources

- [5 Steps to Harmony and Vitality](<https://wellness-longevity.com/programmes/svarga-five-steps>) — An introduction to the school through warm-ups, coordination exercises, breathing practices and its core approach. Self-paced lessons are available after registration.
- [Svarga — Level I](<https://wellness-longevity.com/programmes/svarga-level-one>) — Movement, breathing, meditation and attention practices. The programme includes classes with Dmitry Lapshinov, instructor-led practice, video materials and a participant chat.
- [Zdravotel — Energy of Life](<https://wellness-longevity.com/programmes/zdravotel-energy>) — Four exercise sequences: Bulat, Veiga, Dolgolet and Svarozhich. Includes recorded lessons with the author and instructors, course notes and a practice journal.
- [Kremen](<https://wellness-longevity.com/programmes/kremen>) — A programme drawing on qigong and martial-arts traditions. Level I includes the Iron Shirt, Inner Strength and Directed Will practice sequences.
- [Svarga and Zdravotel in Moscow](<https://wellness-longevity.com/programmes/svarga-moscow>) — Group classes in Svarga, breathing and movement practices at the Alfa-Zet centre. The school announced regular classes from October 2026; see the programme page for schedules and availability.

[Instagram](<https://www.instagram.com/dmitriy_svarga/>)

[Schedule from the organiser](<https://svargaonline.ru/events>)

## Sources and currency

Biography and programme details are based on the Svarga school’s public materials.

Sources reviewed: 2026-09-30

- [Сварга · Об авторе / About the author](<https://svargaonline.ru/dmitriy_lapshinov>)
- [Сварга · Школа и курсы / School and courses](<https://svargaonline.ru/>)
- [Сварга · Расписание / Schedule](<https://svargaonline.ru/events>)